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Gulf Reduction Corporation

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Gulf Reduction Corporation in HOUSTON, TEXAS
Employer Gulf Reduction Corporation Report ID 2016087931
Address 6020 Navigation City, State ZIP HOUSTON, TEXAS 77011
Event Date August 23, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 331492 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 29.74000, -95.31000

Incident Narrative

An employee was cutting a vertical pipe to remove a housing to a filter. After cutting the housing loose from the pipe, the employee removed the chain fall that had been used to raise the pipe. He attempted to shift the pipe slightly to replace the housing. The pipe fell straight down, striking and fracturing his left middle and ring fingers. He required surgery.

Incident Summary

On August 23, 2016, a worker at Gulf Reduction Corporation in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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